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DictionarymereLake or pond
noun

mere

A lake or pond.

A narrow path follows the shore of the quiet mere.

Etymology
mereOld Englishlake or sea

The Old English word named a body of water, including a lake or sea. Modern mere preserves the inland-water sense, especially in place-names and regional usage.

More examples

  • Ducks gather among the reeds at the edge of the mere.
  • The map shows two small meres beyond the village.
  • A thin layer of ice covers the mere.

Forms

mere · meres

Similar words

lake
The usual modern word for a larger inland body of water.
pond
The usual modern word for a small body of still water.